How to get out Prilep
Treskavec Monastery – built in the 14th c, set in the beautiful bare scenery, the monastery is renowned as the place with the most beautiful sunset in Macedonia. The frescoes inside are good and from different periods 14th, 15th, 16th and 19th c. Check out the interesting woodcarving of the door and other furniture in the church. The monks that live here are quiet and keep to themselves. It is possible to spend the night in the monastery for free. The hike to the monastery takes at least 2 hours, but it is through fascinating scenery. Take a taxi (50 denars) to the graveyard and start the hike from there (just tell the taxi driver to take you to the beginning of the path, and he’ll know). If you go in summer start early, if you want to take the hike in winter, early spring or late fall, ask around before to make sure the path is passable.
Zrze Monastery – personal favourite, the monastery has two churches joined under one roof, the older one is built in the middle of 14th c., and the other one right next to it, is built 17th c. Excellent frescoes are the ones painted on the main facade of the church under a charming porch. The monastery stands on a plateau with breathtaking view over Pelagonija plain and the surrounding mountains. The monks are very friendly and they’ll prepare tee and coffee for you. They will also tell you the history of the monastery and show you the surroundings. Look for the water spring behind the monastery for the most tasty water I have ever tried. The monastery is 34km north-west of Prilep on the road towards Brod, and it includes some effort to be reached. To the village of Zrze there is 5km dirt road, and from there 30min. pleasant hike. Possibilities: arrange a taxi from Prilep (he’ll probably refuse to drive the dirt road); take a bus going to Brod, ask to be dropped at the village Ropotovo and from there take a taxi or hitchhike to the beginning of the dirt road, walk the rest. Because of the lack of premises for visitors, the monastery is open for everyone only for one-day visits.
Mariovo region - one of the least developed regions of Macedonia with small half deserted villages scattered in untouched nature. Milco Mancevski films his movies here.
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